Join the VGW crew for some Mario Kart 7!

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Just a quick heads up to anyone who's interested in playing Mario Kart 7 with me and the rest of the crew over at Video Game Writers – we'll be having a community games night on Tuesday (that should be today for most of you reading this!) the 10th at 5-8 pm PST (8-11 pm EST)! That's Wednesday the 11th at... 11 am for those of you like me in Queensland, Australia. Man, time zones are confusing!

Be sure to register the VGW Mario Kart 7 community code: 07-8039-5578-5488

I will be hopping on and off for the whole three hours, so you'll have plenty of chances to beat race me, if that's something you've always wanted to do. Of course there will be prizes going out to those non-VGW members who manage to top the leaderboards, so there's some extra incentive! (Do you need more of an incentive than the opportunity to race me?)

VGW will also be utilizing some amazing technology for a live podcast that you can sign into via Twitter or Facebook so that you can interact with all of us between the action!

And if you just can't get enough of me, you can register my 3DS friend code so we can play together in the future! It's 5198-2487-0725. Just remember to let me know who you are when you add me, or I won't add you back!

I hope to see you all there!

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Hunters Trophy-0x0007

Hunters Trophy-0x0007 (English) - 1DVD

Developed in close collaboration with the regional federation of hunters Loire Valley, Trophy Hunter offers this model hunt on your PC.

System requirements:
System: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
Processor: Intel Pentium D 3,0 GHz or AMD Athlon64 X2 4400 2.2 GHz
Memory: 1 GB Windows XP / 2 GB for Windows Vista / 7
Video Card: 256 MB of graphics memory
Sound card: compatible with Direct X 9.0c

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Legendary

Legendary - 2DVD

Legendary tells the story of Charles Deckard, an art thief who is duped into stealing Pandoras Box. When he opens the box, he releases hordes of beasts thought to be fictional werewolves and gryphons and all means of beast and demon into an unprepared modern world. A full scale war between man and myth begins, and it is quickly complicated by the actions of powerful secret societies. As the person responsible for releasing this terror, Deckards unwittingly become the only person capable of containing it once more and saving civilization from being destroyed by the terrifying creatures of the box.

Minimum System Requirements
OS: Windows XP/Vista
Processor: Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 3800+
Memory: 2 Gb
Hard Drive: 9.5 Gb free
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7600 GT / ATI Radeon X1600
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Keyboard
Mouse

Recommended System Requirements
OS: Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista
Processor: Dual core CPU with 2.0 GHz or better
Memory: 4 Gb
Hard Drive: 9.5 Gb free
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 3850
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Keyboard
Mouse

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PESEDIT 2012 Patch 2.5 + PES 2012 UPDATE 1.03

PESEDIT 2012 Patch 2.5 + PES 2012 UPDATE 1.03 - 1DVD

Whats New ?

* New team: Spartak Moscow
* New faces: 200 new faces for all big leagues
* New boots: Nike CTR Maestri II, Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly III, Nike Tiempo Legend IV
* New kits: Barcelona, Brugge, Everton, Fulham, Gent, Hannover, Inter, Italy, QPR
* Updated kitserver to version 12.2.2
* Added PES 2012 Patch 1.03 → online compatibility

PESEDIT 2012 Patch 2.5 Installation:
1. Delete the folder “kitserver” from the PES 2012main directory and also delete the
start menu folder “PESEdit 2012 Patch”
- skip this if this is the first time you install PESEdit 2012 Patch.
2. Install the patch using install.exe,
make sure to choose the directory you installed PES 2012 to.
3. Start the game via
pes2012.exe / start menu folder “PESEdit 2012 Patch” / PESEDIT SELECTOR
PESEDIT 2012 Patch 2.5 General Features:
• Correct emblems, kits, map locations, goal net styles, team ranks, for all teams in
the game (Clubs and National)
• Complete Bundesliga including correct squads, kits, lineups, emblems, map
locations; All players with correct stats, appearence and boots
• Complete 2. Bundesliga, Liga Adelante & Npower Championship with all features
• Corrected league structure (Bundesliga, corrected Champions League)
• Disabled blur in gameplay (if you want blur back, delete unnamed_63.bin in
dt04.img folder in kitserver)
• New faces
• New kits
• New music
• lots more

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Battlefield 3 Patch 2-OUTLAWS

Battlefield 3 Patch 2-OUTLAWS - 1DVD

Battlefield 3 leaps ahead of its time with the power of
Frostbite 2, the next instalment of DICE's cutting-edge
game engine. This state-of-the-art technology is the
foundation on which Battlefield 3 is built, delivering
enhanced visual quality, a grand sense of scale, massive
destruction, dynamic audio and incredibly lifelike character
animations. As bullets whiz by, walls crumble, and
explosions throw you to the ground, the battlefield
feels more alive and interactive than ever before. In
Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S.
Marines where they will experience heart-pounding missions
across diverse locations including Paris, Tehran and New York.

1.) Unpack using winrar
2.) Install freearc included in the extractor dir
3.) Extract otl-bf3u.arc to your bf3 installation dir
4.) We recommend firewalling the maincutable and
5.) not using EA Origin service while playing this game.
6.) Play the game!

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Two Worlds 2 Castle Defense

Two Worlds 2 Castle Defense - 1DVD

While the bloody battle between Gandohar’s troops and the armies of the Orcs is raging in front of the gates of Oswaroth, the emperor waits in the depths of his palace on the outcome of the struggle for power. However, he does not know that an elite troop of Orcs, led by Rogdor, is making its way through secret paths into the fortress and is now close to the portals of the throne room…

Utilize the opportunity to slip into the role of the Emperor Gandohar and his henchman Sordahon! These villains from the “Two Worlds” universe are now playable for the first time ever in this strategy game, thus opening an entirely new perspective into the vast world of Antaloor. Using foresight and skill, you must defend abandoned ruins, dark forests and winding catacombs against the onrushing Orcs. Ward off each attack with clever tactics and weaponry, defending Gandohar’s throne in the Oswaroth fortress! Are you ready to break the high score and confront the ultimate Castle Defense challenge against opponents from around the world?
Features:
Campaign Locations Include Desert Ruins, Forest Camp, Cemetery
Arena Challenges Allowing 5-10 Minute Skirmishes
Storyline Foreshadowing Gandohar’s Rise and the Events of Two Worlds II
2 Playable Characters Each With Unique Special Abilities
6 Playable Units Each Upgradable to 8 Levels
98 Different Enemy Units and 30 Distinct Classes
Advanced Unit Management Including Stealth and Teleportation
Rejoin Beloved Characters and Locations From Two Worlds II
Remastered Musical Score From Two Worlds II
OpenFeint and Game Center (iDevices) with leaderboards and achievements

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Santa Rockstar HD

Santa Rockstar HD - 1DVD

Play Christmas songs in rock style, along with Santa in a bright colorful Christmas simulator guitar. Save Christmas by force of Doom! Spread the awesomeness of the world with Santa bully, playing classic rock covers of Christmas carols in this rhythm game.

System requirements:
- Windows XP/Vista/7
- Processor: 1.6GHz
- Memory: 512 MB
- Video: 64 MB
- DirectX ®: 9.0c
- Sound: DirectX 9 compatible sound card

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Japan Envy: Rilakkuma Hot Cake Kit Kats

I haven't done my Japan Envy column in a while and have gained a few new followers around the new year (thanks to all of you!), so just a quick recap: Japan Envy is my (ir)regular column where I talk about cool things/happenings that are only available in Japan that make me jealous or pine for the days when I used to live there. You can head here or click the "Japan Envy" tag at the end of this post to view previous entries in the series!

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Anyone familiar with Japan has probably heard about how the nation is famous for its wide variety of flavored Kit Kats. They've got everything from regional specialties, such as yuzu and pepper Kit Kats from Nagoya, to limited editions and seasonal flavors. Why these are only available in Japan and why other nations have caught on to this ingenious idea? We may never know, but foreigners have been fascinated with Japan's unique take on the humble Kit Kat since its inception. You can even find a Japanese Kit Kat episode on NPR (complete with tastings and audio!), and at least two blogs dedicated entirely to cataloging the huge range of flavors available.

I bet you're wondering what flavors I've tried, eh? Well, I've sampled everything from ginger ale to jasmine tea Kit Kats, but I still have a long way to go if I ever hope to live my dream of being the ultimate Kit Kat connoisseur (one of my many aspirations). Currently, I've got my eye on a very particular Kit Kat, one that combines my love of flavored Kit Kats with another one of my favorite things: the adorable teddy bear who loves to relax known as Rilakkuma.

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What flavor are these Kit Kats? None other than Rilakkuma's favorite snack, the humble pancake (or "hot cake," as they're known in Japan). I, for one, imagine this Kit Kat tastes pretty darn good! If you're wondering why the box is a strange shape, that's because it's not simply a regular Kit Kat bar, but rather 12 individually-wrapped mini Kit Kats (Japan loves miniature things).

If you're interested in trying some Japanese Kit Kats yourself without having to pay for the plane ticket, you can go to JBox to grab a few interesting flavors such as green tea, wasabi, and black honey (now that sounds good!). What flavor would you be most interested to try?

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